Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling more than $38 million for personal expenses
A former county treasurer pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion after stealing more than $38 million in county funds to renovate her ranches, buy 20 cars and pay for personal expenses.
Former treasurer in Arizona admits to embezzling $38M over a decade
Santa Cruz County is trying to recoup the public funds and is suing the state of Arizona for allegedly failing to properly audit its rogue treasurer.
Elizabeth Gutfahr, former Santa Cruz County Treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $40 million
Former Treasurer of Santa Cruz County, Elizabeth Gutfahr, pled guilty to embezzlement, money laundering and tax fraud and is accused of stealing nearly $40 million from the county.
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling $38M in county funds
A former Santa Cruz County treasurer pled guilty on Thursday to embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion during her time serving as the treasurer between 2014
Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 Million
A former elected official for a small county used public money to renovate her ranch and buy at least 20 vehicles, including Cadillacs and an Airstream travel trailer, the Justice Department said.
Former county treasurer in Arizona accused of embezzling nearly $40M faces 3 felony charges
Gutfahr indicated in court documents she would plead not guilty, but reversed course in a Thursday court appearance. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for February. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Former county treasurer admits to embezzling $39 million in public funds
In 2019, Gutfahr allegedly used about $670,579 in stolen public funds to purchase a $1.2-million property in Arizona, according to prosecutor's charging document. A few months later, Gutfahr allegedly used another $757,000 in public funds to buy a $2.7-million ranch.
Former Arizona elected official pleads guilty to embezzling $38 million
A former elected official from Santa Cruz, Arizona pled guilty for embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $40 Million
In what has been called one of the largest betrayals of public trust in Santa Cruz County history, former county treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr has pleaded guilty
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling, other charges
Elizabeth Gutfahr was accused of stealing more than $38 million in Santa Cruz County money by transferring it to private bank accounts.
Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling $38 million for personal use
A former county treasurer in Arizona has pleaded guilty to stealing over $38-million to pay for upgrades on her personal ranches, purchase at least 20 vehicles and pay for personal items for herself and her family.
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Elizabeth Gutfahr Admits to $38 Million Embezzlement Scheme
A former elected official in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions of dollars from the county ...